Obama nominates Dr Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General, which a top American lawmaker described as a historic moment for the community......

Indian-American docs pitch for Murthy's confirmation as surgeon general

An influential group of Indian American doctors has campaigned at the Capitol Hill for Dr Vivek Murthy, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama for the post of surgeon general of the......

US rejects dropping nomination of Murthy as surgeon general

The US on Wednesday rejected reports that it is abandoning the nomination of Indian-American Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General, saying his name was approved with bipartisan support. "No", White House......

Marijuana's a no-no, says desi Surgeon General nominee

‘I won’t prescribe it to his patients.’ ’I would advise kids to stay away from it.’ Indian-origin US Surgeon General nominee Dr Vivek H Murthy expresses his......

Sports Shorts: Raptors squander opportunity to clinch NBA title

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in game five......

Pacquiao faces possible sanctions for hiding shoulder injury

Manny Pacquiao points to his right shoulder during the post-fight news conference after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in their welterweight unification championship bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena......

Sports Shorts: 'Neeraj recovering without complications'

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra gives a thumbs up after his surgery. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra/Twitter Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is......